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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.16, 1,301.16 and 674.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.16, 1,301.16 and 674.16 is: 1,012.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.16 : 1,301.16 = 674.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.16/1,301.16 = 674.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.16x = 1,301.16 × 674.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.16x = 877,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,190.03/866.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.73

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